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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
1
A newspaper ad for Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root claims cures for kidney and bladder troubles. It emphasizes Dr. Kilmer as a leading expert, cites hospital and private practice success, and offers a free sample bottle by mail to readers who mention the paper. Prices for regular sizes are listed.
An advertisement touts Botante Blood Balm as a universal cure for impure blood and various skin diseases, with testimonials and pricing. It mentions drugstores and distributors in Georgia and details about general tonics and remedies for coughs and ailments. It also references unrelated political notes and local business items.
Fragmentary verse notes describe a mood and perfume that once inspired song. The speaker reflects on aging, youth, and how memory stirs, ending with a lyric line about singing itself.
In later years Mr Grayboy notes sleeping less, seven hours usually enough, a sign of aging. Friends call it labor efficiency, others say it signals decline. Now he finds eight hours necessary again, wondering if aging reverses or a second childhood approaches. New York Sun.
Reports from Java describe how clay is prepared into small tablet shapes, baked to resemble dried pork, and fashioned into miniature animal and human figures. In another piece, a mother cautions Tommy about buying a gun for a baby, while his reply insists the toy is safe.
Deep sea fish at extreme depths often lack eyes or have oversized ones. They detect light by phosphorescent slime and luminous spots. Some species may direct glow like a searchlight, aiding navigation in the dark ocean trenches.
George Russell recounts a Rome visit to Pio Nuno where a diplomat rejects a pope’s offered cigar saying he has novices. He notes the moment as a comic clash of manners and cites Bulwer's Lady of Lyons where Beauseant declines snuff and Claude offers it.
A famed cyclist staying with an uncle joins a hound meet and borrows a young horse. The horse bolts when startled by a rabbit, and Smith jokes he is looking for the brake but cannot find it as the animal charges forward. The Liverpool Mercury reports the incident with light humor.
Minnesota Governor Johnson states he will not actively seek the Democratic presidential nomination though he would not refuse the honor if offered. He emphasizes no campaign effort and expresses willingness to support the party if needed, and would back Bryan or any other nominee if chosen.
The District of Columbia Democratic committee adopted resolutions praising William Jennings Bryan. They describe him as a selfless citizen and pure patriot, pledging united support to present the cause of Democracy with force, fullness, clearness, and frankness to win broad support.
A flowing tribute to Virginia exalts her as a grand dame of a storied lineage. The piece imagines her sunny seas and fertile valleys, praising liberty and wisdom as the Architect of the universe set her brow with knowledge and beauty across mountains, rivers, and skies.
The Wo man's Club calls for strict enforcement against cigarette sales to minors, arguing society focuses on legislating adults while youths remain exposed. It notes morning streetcars bound for downtown and the high school carry boys with books and cigarettes, blaming lax parental oversight. Prices of meat rise above 1888 levels.
A collage of short items reports graft losses in Chicago water works, threats to night riders in Virginia, farm and land sales in Roanoke, factory shifts at Norfolk shops, Japan’s debt needs, Chicago pistol laws, a Danville egg with a tree design, Mexican trade fears, details of the State Democratic Convention in Roanoke, a North Carolina court ruling on editorial sales, Florida battleship naming for Senator Bryan, and Richard Evelyn Byrd planning Richmond law offices.
An old advertisement offers a money back guarantee from druggists if PAZO OINTMENT does not cure in six to fourteen days. The deal promises five cents refund for unsatisfied customers.
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